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Biden’s pick for US Treasury leaves door open to wealth tax hike | Business and Economy News

Liberal Politics - January 22, 2021 0

Janet Yellen also sees no immediate lifting of China tariffs, adds that polluters should pay for carbon emissions.Treasury Secretary-designate Janet Yellen said she...

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Green prize: Elon Musk to give $100m for carbon capture solution | Climate Change News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

Extracting carbon dioxide from the air is seen as an increasingly viable way of reducing a key driver of climate change.Elon Musk said...

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QAnon in disarray as reality of Biden presidency settles | Donald Trump News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

As adherents of the QAnon conspiracy theory face the reality of Joe Biden’s presidency – something they believed could never happen – the...

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US Congress removes hurdle for Biden’s defence secretary pick | US & Canada News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

The United States Congress is moving swiftly to approve President Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of defense, retired Army General Lloyd Austin. The House...

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Fauci says COVID infections might be plateauing in the US | Coronavirus pandemic News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

Dr Anthony Fauci says new US administration is also seeking to increase production of coronavirus vaccines.The top US infectious disease expert has said...

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Bitcoin bites: Cryptocurrency closes at three-week low | Coronavirus pandemic News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

Bitcoin tumbles as much as 11.3 percent on Thursday, sliding below $31,000.Bitcoin closed in on the lowest in three weeks as the cryptocurrency’s...

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Facebook sends decision to ban Trump to its new oversight board | Donald Trump News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

Facebook suspended the accounts of former US President Donald Trump following the January 6 siege on the US Capitol by his supporters.Facebook Inc...

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Biden: US COVID death toll ‘likely’ to top 500,000 next month | Coronavirus pandemic News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

President Joe Biden has warned Americans that there are difficult days ahead regarding the coronavirus pandemic and predicted the US death toll will...

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US sanctions under Trump: A legacy that could box in Biden? | US & Canada News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

Former United States President Donald Trump’s administration unleashed a torrent of economic sanctions on individuals and entities during his single term in the...

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Who’s who in the Biden administration | Joe Biden News

Liberal Politics - January 21, 2021 0

Joe Biden’s team will include Obama veterans, longtime aides and allies, as well as women and people of colour.The administration of newly sworn-in...

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Rural Colombian groups seek help from new US gov’t amid violence | FARC News

Politics Liberal Politics - January 22, 2021 0

Bogota, Colombia – More than 100 Colombian human rights associations from remote Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities have written to the new US administration...

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China authorises coast guard to fire on foreign vessels if needed | South China Sea News

Politics Liberal Politics - January 22, 2021 0

Legislation allows demolition of other countries’ structures built on Chinese-claimed reefs, board and inspect foreign vessels in waters Beijing claims.China has passed a law...

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Columbian businessman wanted by US had Maduro-Iran letter | Crime News

Politics Liberal Politics - January 22, 2021 0

A Colombian businessman was carrying a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accrediting him to Iran’s supreme leader when he was arrested on...

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Canada considering quarantining travellers in hotels | Coronavirus pandemic News

Politics Liberal Politics - January 22, 2021 0

Canada already requires those entering the country to self-isolate for 14 days and to present a negative COVID-19 testPrime Minister Justin Trudeau warned...

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